6 West 77th Street
6 West 77th Street, New York, NY 10024
BBL 1011290039 · BIN 1028817
- Year built
- 1928
- Type
- Cooperative
- Landmark status
- Not an individual landmark; in the Upper West Side / Central Park West Historic District
- NYC Landmarks Preservation Commission records, updated February 2026
- Pied-à-terre
- Permitted
- Pets
- Pets permitted; species and limits not stated
- Flip tax
- 2% of the purchase price, paid by the seller
- Doorman
- Full-time doorman
Every recorded sale at this building, 2003–2026
Bedroom-by-bedroom medians, the full transfer record, and how units trade against ask.
- 2BR median, 2024–2025
- $2.2M
- 3 qualifying sales
- Recent range
- $1.6M – $7.9M
- Listing discount
- 5.4%
- Recorded transfers
- 90
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6 West 77th Street occupies one of the most coveted blocks on the Upper West Side: the West 77th Street stretch directly across from the American Museum of Natural History, a half-block from Central Park West and the park itself. Completed in 1928 to designs by Nathan Korn — whose work includes notable Central Park West buildings — it is a classic 15-story Neo-Renaissance pre-war, distinguished by paired canopied entrances at 6 and 16 West 77th Street, sidewalk landscaping, and a two-story rusticated limestone base. The twin-entrance arrangement gives the building an unusually gracious, almost estate-like presentation on the street, and the dual addresses together hold roughly 102 cooperative apartments.
The building's appeal is location plus operation. It sits inside the Central Park West Historic District, on a block fronting the museum's gardens, where light and outlook to the south depend on floor and position, and it is steps from Central Park and the B/C trains at 81st Street. Converted to cooperative ownership in 1959, it has modernized: a renovated fitness room, a bike room, individual storage, and a planted courtyard garden round out a service package that appeals well beyond the traditional pre-war buyer. It is also a pet-friendly cooperative, which broadens its draw further.
For buyers, 6 West 77th represents the prime Central Park West-adjacent value proposition: substantial pre-war layouts in a full-service, 24-hour-doorman cooperative, on a protected historic-district block facing the museum, a half-block from the park, at pricing more accessible than the Central Park West frontage one block east.
Architecture and unit composition
The roughly 102 apartments span 15 stories across the paired 6 and 16 West 77th entrances. As a 1928 Korn design, the residences carry the era's hallmarks: gracious principal rooms, entry foyers, high ceilings, and hardwood floors, in the family-scaled layouts typical of the best Upper West Side pre-wars. The block's orientation across from the museum's landscaped grounds gives south-facing lines open light and outlook that the dense side streets nearby can't match.
The masonry body over a two-story rusticated limestone base, the twin canopied entrances, and the sidewalk landscaping give the building a recognizable, dignified presence on the street. Floor height, exposure, layout, and renovation condition are the variables that separate otherwise comparable homes.
Building operations
6 West 77th Street is a full-service pre-war cooperative. Staffing includes a 24-hour doorman and a resident manager. On-site amenities are deep: a renovated fitness room, a bike room, a large central laundry room, private storage with an individual bin for each apartment, and a planted courtyard garden.
The board permits financing up to 50% of the purchase price (confirm the current limit), and the building is pet-friendly. As with most pre-war co-ops, purchases are subject to a board package, references, and an interview.
Application and transaction fees
Fees below are from building management's published schedule, as of October 2026. They are shown as published, item by item; no total is added because the total depends on the transaction. Deposits are listed apart from nonrefundable charges.
- Terms
- 2% of gross selling price
- Rate
- 2% of the purchase price
- Paid by
- Seller
Source: building management's published schedule, as of October 2026
Purchase
9 items
Fees and charges
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application Processing FeeConditional | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $600 or $1,000 (Trust Purchase - if permitted by Corporation) | Refundable Not stated |
| Application Processing Fee for Co-applicant or GuarantorPer applicant | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $250 per Co-applicant/ Guarantor | Refundable Not stated |
| Background Check FeeConditional · Per applicant | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $125 per applicant (additional $75 for criminal check if required by the Board) | Refundable Not stated |
| Lead Based Paint Disclosure Fee | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $75 | Refundable Not stated |
| Financing FeeConditional | Paid by Buyer | When At closing | Amount 300 (if financing) | Refundable Not stated |
| Closing FeePer share | Paid by Seller | When At closing | Amount $800 ($850 without a Broker) plus $0.05 per share | Refundable Not stated |
| Sale by an Estate or Trust - Closing FeePer share | Paid by Seller | When At closing | Amount $1,000 plus $0.05 per share | Refundable Not stated |
Deposits
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Move In Deposit | Paid by Buyer | When At closing | Amount $1,000 | Refundable Refundable |
| Move Out Deposit | Paid by Seller | When At closing | Amount $1,000 | Refundable Refundable |
Sublet
6 items
Fees and charges
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead Based Paint Disclosure Fee | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $75 | Refundable Not stated |
| Sublet Fee | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount Amount equivalent to two (2) month's maintenance | Refundable Not stated |
| Application Processing Fee | Paid by Subtenant | When With the application | Amount $550 | Refundable Not stated |
| Background Report FeeConditional · Per applicant | Paid by Subtenant | When With the application | Amount $125 per applicant (additional $75 for criminal check if required by the Board) | Refundable Not stated |
Sublet renewal
Fees and charges
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application Processing Fee | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $300 | Refundable Not stated |
| Corporate Sublet Fee | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount Amount equivalent to two (2) months' maintenance | Refundable Not stated |
Refinance
3 items
Management's “less refinance” schedule
Fees and charges
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application Processing Fee | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $400 | Refundable Not stated |
Management's “more refinance” schedule
Fees and charges
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application Processing Fee | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $400 | Refundable Not stated |
| Background Report FeeConditional · Per applicant | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $125 per applicant (additional $75 for criminal check if required by the Board) | Refundable Not stated |
Ownership transfer
1 item
Fees and charges
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Credit Report FeeConditional · Per applicant | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $125 per applicant (additional $75 for criminal check if required by the Board) | Refundable Not stated |
Management updates its schedule without a public filing. The date is when management last updated the page, not when a rule changed. Confirm the current schedule with management before you apply.
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Sublet and pied-à-terre policy
A condominium owner leasing a unit and a co-op shareholder subletting are different rules, and a building-wide rule is different from a restriction on one apartment. This is the building's rule; confirm it for the specific apartment.
- Subletting by shareholders
- Not verified
- Pied-à-terre ownership
- PermittedSource: building management's published schedule, as of October 2026
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Pets and in-unit washer/dryer
- Pets
- Pets permitted; species and limits not statedSource: The Roebling Team's building profile
- In-unit washer/dryer
- Not verified
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Monthly carrying charges in recent sales
- Maintenance, per room
- $837 per room a monthMedian of 6 recorded sales since October 2023Source: recorded sales, refreshed October 2026
Maintenance as recorded with each sale. A co-op's maintenance already covers the building's real estate taxes and the building's own mortgage, if it has one; add your own loan payment for the monthly outlay. A summary of recorded sales, not a current bill; charges change.
Building staffing and amenities
- Doorman
- Full-time doormanSource: The Roebling Team's building profile
- Live-in superintendent
- YesSource: The Roebling Team's building profile
- Elevator
- YesSource: NYC Department of City Planning records (PLUTO)
- Amenities noted
- Fitness room, garden, bike storage, storage, laundry roomSource: The Roebling Team's building profile
Staffing and amenities as our building profile and recent listing records describe them. A feature not listed is not confirmed absent. Outdoor space, parking and some facilities can belong to particular apartments or to a separate owner; confirm access for the specific apartment.
Local Law 97
- 2024–2029 annual penalty
- $0 (under cap)
- 2030–2034 annual penalty
- $0 (under cap)
- Per unit / month range
- —
Source: NYC LL84 benchmarking and PLUTO · The Roebling Research Library. City data last refreshed October 2026.
See full Local Law 97 analysis — emissions history, scenarios, methodology →Facade safety — Local Law 11
The latest available filing classified the facade as SWARMP — Safe With A Repair and Maintenance Program: the inspector (QEWI) identified conditions requiring monitoring or repair, with repairs due by the deadline stated in the filing. The scope, timeline, and how the building funds the work are building-specific — we review the filings and board materials for you.
How to read this, and where it comes from
QEWI = Qualified Exterior Wall Inspector — a licensed professional engineer or registered architect who meets DOB’s FISP qualifications and signs the report (the independent expert, not the managing agent).
Source: NYC DOB facade filings (FISP) · The Roebling Research Library. City data last refreshed October 2026.
Management & transfer contacts
- Flip tax
- 2% of gross selling price (seller)
- Sublet policy
- Sublet Fee equal to two months' maintenance; subtenant application fee $550
- Pied-à-terre
- Allowed
- Policies and fees
- Closing Fee $800 ($850 w/o broker) plus $0.05/share; Estate/Trust closing $1,000; Move In/Out deposits $1,000
Recent sales
Recent transfers at this building, from The Roebling Research Library. Prices are the transfer amounts recorded with the NYC Department of Finance; apartment-level detail is checked against the building’s own file in The Roebling Research Library before publishing.
| Date | Unit | Apartment | Price | PPSF | vs. Ask |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 31, 2026 | 5E | 3 BR · 2.5 BA · 1,983 sf | $3,850,000 | $1,942/sf | -11.5% |
| Mar 26, 2026 | 16E | 3 BR · 2.5 BA | $7,900,000 | -7.1% | |
| Jul 21, 2025 | 5F | 2 BR · 2 BA · 1,600 sf | $2,195,000 | $1,372/sf | +0.0% |
| Jun 5, 2025 | 16A | 2 BR · 3 BA | $4,200,000 | +5.1% | |
| May 23, 2024 | 16E | 3 BR · 3 BA | $7,800,000 | -15.7% | |
| Feb 29, 2024 | 7C | 2 BR · 2 BA · 1,100 sf | $1,649,000 | $1,499/sf | +0.0% |
| Feb 1, 2024 | 15C | 3 BR · 2 BA | $3,875,000 | -18.4% | |
| Jul 11, 2023 | 10 | 4 BR · 4.5 BA | $6,250,000 | -3.8% |
Market read. Most recent trades (2026 to date) cleared a median $1,954/sf (floor-adjusted) across 1 sale. Floor-adjusted means each sale is restated to a constant mix of floors, so the figure can differ from the plain median of the sales listed above. Median listing discount 3.7% from the last ask — a recurring negotiation gap worth pricing into any offer or listing strategy.
The retrade record
Lines that have traded more than once in the public record — the building’s appreciation arc, apartment by apartment.
Other recent transfers
| Date | Unit | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 28, 2006 | 5F | $1,375,000 |
| Apr 13, 2006 | 5B | $1,795,000 |
Full closing history with price-per-square-foot over time, the complete retrade record, and every line that has traded.
Sales sourced from NYC Department of Finance recorded transfers (BBL 1-01129-0039). Apartment-level facts (line, condition, asking-price context) curated and cross-verified in The Roebling Research Library. Not all transactions cross-verify with ACRIS records — sponsor and LLC purchases sometimes record at stipulated values rather than market price; square footage on co-ops is not officially recorded, figures shown are approximate.
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At the recent median sale of $4.03M (4 transfers in the past 24 months, since October 31, 2024), a buyer putting 25% down would pay about $74,925 to close, or 1.9% of the price.
- Mansion tax: $60,375
- No mortgage recording tax or title insurance on a co-op purchase
- Attorneys, lender, building fees and filings: $14,550
Assumes a resale (the seller pays transfer taxes), a $4,500 attorney fee and a mortgage on the rest.
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What to know if you’re buying
The block is the asset. Facing the American Museum of Natural History's gardens, a half-block from Central Park West and the park, is among the best positions on the Upper West Side.
Plan for 50% financing. The board caps financing at half the purchase price; structure your offer and underwriting accordingly.
It's pet-friendly with a deep amenity set. A renovated gym, bike room, individual storage, courtyard garden, and a pet-welcoming board broaden the building's appeal beyond the traditional pre-war buyer.
Historic-district protection is a structural asset. The Central Park West designation stabilizes the block and governs exterior change.
Expect a full board process. A board package, references, and an interview are part of buying here.
What to know if you’re selling
Lead with the block, the architect, and the entrances. A Nathan Korn pre-war with twin canopied entrances, facing the museum a half-block from the park, is a concrete, marketable identity.
The amenities and pet policy widen the buyer pool. A renovated gym, storage, bike room, courtyard garden, and a pet-friendly board are differentiators against more traditional pre-war neighbors.
Price by exposure and condition. South-facing museum-side light, floor height, and renovation status separate comparable apartments; line-specific analysis matters.
Closing timelines are co-op standard. Generally six to ten weeks from contract to closing, subject to board scheduling.
Comparable buildings
If you're considering 6 West 77th Street, also evaluate nearby Central Park West-adjacent and Upper West Side cooperatives:
- 40 West 77th Street — pre-war co-op on the same block
- 15 West 72nd Street — nearby Central Park West-adjacent building
- 145 West 79th Street — Upper West Side pre-war co-op nearby
- 215 West 84th Street — Upper West Side pre-war co-op
- 257 Central Park West — Central Park West pre-war frontage nearby
- 2162 Broadway — Broadway-corridor pre-war co-op to the south
More Upper West Side buildings
- Two Columbus Avenue (2 Columbus Avenue) — 1998 condominium
- Concordia, 5 West 107th Street — 1920 co-op
- 6 West 71st Street — 1891
- 7 West 96th Street — 1931 co-op
- 8 West 65th Street — 1983 condominium
- 10 Riverside Boulevard (One Waterline Square) — condominium by Hill West Architects
The neighborhood
For the full corridor — architecture, transit, and pricing across Upper West Side — read The Roebling Team Guide to Upper West Side.
The full playbook — what goes in the package, how boards read your financials, the interview, and the timeline — plus sample cover, reference, and personal letters you can adapt.
How to read the facts on this page. Items attributed to an offering plan describe the building as it was offered at that filing — unit mix, square footage, the amenity program as planned. They are not a statement about how the building operates today. Tax and compliance figures are sourced separately to current City records and carry their own dates. House rules, staffing and fee policy can change by board resolution without any public filing: treat every policy line here as a starting point for diligence and confirm it with the managing agent. Where this page compares one building or neighborhood to another, that is our analysis of the recorded record — it names the measure, the period and the sample it rests on, and it is an observation about medians rather than a prediction about any particular apartment.
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